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Blog Posts

Stubborn Things: Political Podcast starring two of us!

If you haven't heard (and that is entirely possible), there is a weekly political podcast featured on Florida Progressive Radio (available online) called "Stubborn Things", hosted by myself and co-hosted by fellow Metropolitan League member Mark-Allen West. We're a month into our run, and we're always looking for guests,… Continue

Posted by Kane C Gruber on July 8, 2008 at 3:00pm

Metropolitan League featured on Ning Blog

The hosts of the Metropolitan League social network, Ning, try to feature different networks on their blog on a regular basis. For 3 July (the day before Independence Day, interestingly enough!), we were featured. This is a nice bit of recognition, as Ning hosts thousands of networks, and to be singled out as an example of activity and innovation is quite an… Continue

Posted by Kane C Gruber on July 8, 2008 at 2:42pm

Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State?

Senator Barack Obama, now the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, will be preparing for his ascension to the White House. Who will be most qualified to occupy which spots? Given the ability, intelligence, and experience that Senator Hillary Clinton brings to the table, no matter the prize, what job would best suit her in a post-Bush administration? I invite our members/guests to join the discussion in… Continue

Posted by Kane C Gruber on June 4, 2008 at 11:00am

Social Compact Based on a Sense of Community

The core value I think the Metropolitan League is all about is a Social Compact Based on a Sense of Community. This means that all values and policy positions would be based on the notion that community is the core of progress. Defense, health care, labor rights, the environment, law enforcement, energy policy, civil rights, education... they can all be tied to community.

A social compact is a political concept that says if you are a part of a community, you are expected to give at… Continue

Posted by Kane C Gruber on May 29, 2008 at 11:18am — 3 Comments

What is the Metropolitan League?

The Metropolitan League is a non-profit, left-leaning organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economy, science and technology issues, industrial or business policies, and military advice. And we also serve to feed the fever dreams of conspiranoiacs.

What that really means is we are a group of progressive-minded folks who seek to help implement progressive ideas for public policy. Instead of dreaming, we're… Continue

Posted by Kane C Gruber on May 27, 2008 at 4:00pm

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Obama's Cabinet 13 Replies

Who would make a great Secretary of State? Secretary of Education? Attorney General? Make your opinions known.

Tags: election, cabinet, 2008, obama

Started by Kane C Gruber in General Discussion. Last reply by Kane C Gruber Jul 14, 2008.

Core Value Statement 3 Replies

Here's my first draft:We believe all people of the American community are entitled to certain guarantees and protections and that we, as stewards or our fellow citizens, are the government and…Continue

Started by Kane C Gruber in Policy Discussion. Last reply by Kane C Gruber Jun 27, 2008.